Juve v Milan: Vlahovic in contention, Koopmeiners a doubt | OneFootball

After the bitter draw in the Champions League against Villarreal, Igor Tudor’s Juventus is preparing for the big match against Milan with one heavy certainty and several unresolved lineup issues.

Towards Juve-Milan, Tudor makes decisions: Vlahovic steps up, Koopmeiners remains a problem

The only fixed point, in a negative sense, seems to be the situation surrounding Teun Koopmeiners, increasingly a technical and tactical issue. On the offensive front, however, Dusan Vlahovic’s candidacy is growing, making him a possible starter at the Stadium.

Koopmeiners, worrying numbers

The data from the match against Villarreal speaks for itself. In 45 minutes as an attacking midfielder alongside Yildiz, Koopmeiners touched the ball just 27 times, lost it six times, and never really posed a threat.

Even more significant are the other stats: zero shots, zero successful dribbles, just one duel won out of six. A performance that confirms the difficulties already seen last season, with late runs into the Bianconeri’s system and a physical condition that seems not to be taking off. For Tudor, the Dutchman is a real enigma: hard to do without, but just as hard to find a functional role for him.

Attack, Vlahovic pushes for a starting spot

While the midfield remains a puzzle, Juventus is looking for certainties up front. David has lost his edge after a decent start, Openda is still adapting and alternates good plays with moments of anonymity.

This is why Dusan Vlahovic is seriously putting himself forward for the role of starting center forward. Despite doubts about his contract situation, the Serbian has shown he still has a striker’s instinct and could be the right man to add more attacking weight to the team against Milan. Tudor is seriously considering relying on him to revive an attack that has been too sterile.

Thuram and Bremer, two crucial recoveries

The physical condition of some starters remains a question mark. Khéphren Thuram is still in doubt, but his presence in midfield would guarantee physicality and cover, essential elements against Milan’s midfield.

The same goes for Bremer: without the Brazilian, Juve’s defense loses solidity and takes too many risks. The coach hopes to recover both in order to field a competitive team at the Stadium.

Attacking midfield: Yildiz and Conceição in pole position

On the creative side, the certainties seem to come from the attacking midfield. Kenan Yildiz is currently Juventus’ brightest offensive reference, while Francisco Conceição appears favored to play alongside him on the right.

The Portuguese has shown liveliness and unpredictability in recent outings and at the moment doesn’t seem to have any rivals for a starting spot. Zhegrova remains an option to use during the match, but is unlikely to start.

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